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Gaetz faces rocky road to confirmation as pressure builds for release of House ethics probe
1 month, 1 week ago

Gaetz faces rocky road to confirmation as pressure builds for release of House ethics probe

CNN  

CNN — Top Senate Republicans are withholding support for President-elect Donald Trump’s pick of Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general, while Democrats and at least one prominent GOP senator call for the release of an ethics report into the former congressman. Sen. John Cornyn, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said he “absolutely” wants to see the House …

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With potential for sweeping control, Republicans pick their next leaders in Congress
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1 month, 1 week ago

With potential for sweeping control, Republicans pick their next leaders in Congress

NPR  

With potential for sweeping control, Republicans pick their next leaders in Congress toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Republicans have selected their party leaders for the next Congress under President-elect Donald Trump. Senate Republicans elected South Dakota Sen. John Thune to serve as Senate Majority Leader when the new Congress convenes in January. We are one team, we are excited to …

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Why House GOP women are struggling to grow their numbers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why House GOP women are struggling to grow their numbers

Politico  

While House Republicans have a record high 34 women serving in the chamber, or about 15 percent of their conference, it doesn’t compare to the 92 women in the Democratic caucus. He’s appeared on male-friendly podcasts like “Kill Tony,” “BS w/ Jake Paul” and the “Joe Rogan Experience” where he has talked about golf, boxing, UFOs, and more as he …

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Rick Scott Leans On Laura Loomer In Campaign To Be Senate GOP Leader
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rick Scott Leans On Laura Loomer In Campaign To Be Senate GOP Leader

Huff Post  

Sen. Rick Scott speaks during a town-hall-style Sept. 3 in Braselton, Ga. via Associated Press A few years ago, the anti-Muslim bigot and conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer was so politically toxic that after she took a photo with Sen. Rick Scott, Scott’s spokesperson claimed “the Senator had never met this person, that I’m aware of.” On Tuesday, things were different. …

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John Thune is striving to be the next Republican Senate leader, but can he rise in Trump’s GOP?
3 months ago

John Thune is striving to be the next Republican Senate leader, but can he rise in Trump’s GOP?

Associated Press  

— The gold-leafed ceilings and crystal chandeliers of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort are a long way from the small town of Murdo, South Dakota, where Sen. John Thune grew up. Senate Minority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. But I just felt like the country …

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In fractured GOP majority, Jeffries amasses unusual amount of power as minority leader
7 months ago

In fractured GOP majority, Jeffries amasses unusual amount of power as minority leader

CNN  

CNN — When House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries negotiated a pair of major government funding bills with Speaker Mike Johnson earlier this year, he also quietly secured a significant victory for his own party: a considerable bump in money for transportation, housing and urban development projects back in House Democrats’ home districts. While Jeffries was eager to use Democrats’ leverage …

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Inside Mitch McConnell’s Season of Losses
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside Mitch McConnell’s Season of Losses

Politico  

Yet McConnell’s political thunderbolt less than three months into the year was hardly just the decision of an old man recognizing it was time to go. Donald Trump, a person he despises and wrongly concluded was finished after the January 6 riot, is about to reclaim the nomination of the party McConnell loves for the third straight election; that same …

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Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana becomes fourth GOP nominee for House-Speaker role
1 year, 1 month ago

Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana becomes fourth GOP nominee for House-Speaker role

Hindustan Times  

Republicans chose Rep. Mike Johnson as their latest nominee for House speaker late Tuesday, hours after an earlier pick, Rep. Tom Emmer, abruptly withdrew in the face of opposition from Donald Trump and hardline GOP lawmakers. Rep. Mike Johnson becomes the fourth Republican nominee for House speaker after Rep. Tom Emmer withdraws. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst Johnson of Louisiana, a lower-ranked member …

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Republicans nominate Mike Johnson for House speaker after Emmer’s withdrawal, desperate to end chaos
1 year, 2 months ago

Republicans nominate Mike Johnson for House speaker after Emmer’s withdrawal, desperate to end chaos

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republicans chose Rep. Mike Johnson as their latest nominee for House speaker late Tuesday, hours after an earlier pick, Rep. Tom Emmer, abruptly withdrew in the face of opposition from Donald Trump and hardline GOP lawmakers. Johnson of Louisiana, a lower-ranked member of the House GOP leadership team, becomes the fourth Republican nominee after Emmer and the others …

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Trump Watches While His Party Implodes
1 year, 2 months ago

Trump Watches While His Party Implodes

Politico  

Scalise maintained that his physical health left him strong enough to serve. He dropped out of the race Thursday night after it became clear there would be too many GOP defectors for him to win a formal vote in the narrowly divided House. There’s a nice consolation prize awaiting him: He doesn’t have to play make-believe, as Kevin McCarthy did …

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Sen. McConnell’s health episodes show no evidence of stroke or seizure disorder but questions linger
1 year, 3 months ago

Sen. McConnell’s health episodes show no evidence of stroke or seizure disorder but questions linger

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s health episodes show “no evidence” of a stroke or seizure disorder, the Capitol physician said Tuesday, but his statement still left questions about the apparent freeze-ups that have drawn concerns about the 81-year-old’s situation. Questions have mounted over the long-serving Republican leader’s health since McConnell froze up last week during a press conference …

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Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell can continue with his work schedule, congressional physician says
1 year, 3 months ago

Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell can continue with his work schedule, congressional physician says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The attending physician to Congress said Thursday that he had cleared Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell to continue with his planned schedule after evaluating an incident in which McConnell appeared to freeze up at an event in Kentucky. “After evaluating yesterday’s incident, I have informed Leader McConnell that he is medically clear to continue with his schedule as …

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Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell appears to freeze up again, this time at a Kentucky event
1 year, 3 months ago

Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell appears to freeze up again, this time at a Kentucky event

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell appeared to briefly freeze up and was unable to answer a question from a reporter at an event in Kentucky on Wednesday, weeks after he had a similar episode in Washington. The latest incident in Covington, Kentucky, on Wednesday only adds to the questions in recent months about McConnell’s health and whether the …

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McConnell in Winter: Inside the GOP Leader’s Attempt to Thwart Trump
1 year, 4 months ago

McConnell in Winter: Inside the GOP Leader’s Attempt to Thwart Trump

Politico  

“I wasn’t thinking of it in that way,” he said, “I was thinking of it in terms of the reservations the previous president seemed to have, and has expressed in his current campaign.” From the Senate floor and Washington fundraisers to awards banquets and congressional delegation trips overseas, Addison Mitchell McConnell is on what could be his final political mission. …

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GOP Leader McConnell remains in hospital after concussion
1 year, 9 months ago

GOP Leader McConnell remains in hospital after concussion

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell was being treated Thursday for a concussion and is expected to remain in the hospital for “a few days” after he tripped and fell at a hotel dinner the night before, his spokesman said. Spokesman David Popp said McConnell is being treated for a concussion and “is grateful to the medical professionals for …

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McConnell reelected Senate GOP leader: ‘Not going anywhere’
2 years, 1 month ago

McConnell reelected Senate GOP leader: ‘Not going anywhere’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Sen. Mitch McConnell was reelected as Republican leader Wednesday, quashing a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, the Senate GOP campaign chief criticized after a disappointing performance in the midterm elections that kept Senate control with Democrats. “I think everybody in our conference agrees we want to give it our best shot.” At a GOP senators lunch …

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Wisconsin GOP leader defends keeping election records secret
3 years, 2 months ago

Wisconsin GOP leader defends keeping election records secret

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos on Tuesday defended not releasing documents related to an ongoing investigation he ordered into the 2020 election, saying putting them out now would be like police revealing details of a murder probe. “They do not put out for public display, for everyone to read, who they’re talking to and who they’re …

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Marjorie Taylor Greene: GOP leader McCarthy to take action on conspiracy comments
3 years, 10 months ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene: GOP leader McCarthy to take action on conspiracy comments

The Independent  

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